Obituaries Archive

Sylvester A. Weires

Sylvester A. “Sonny” Weires, 78, of Dubuque and Floral City, Florida, passed away Tuesday, January, 15, 2019, from complications of Alzheimer’s, at Vitas Healthcare, Lecanto, FL. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, January 25, 2019, at Holy Spirit Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 2215 Windsor Avenue, Dubuque, with Rev. Andrew Awotwe-Mensah officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, January, 24, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, where there will be a parish wake service held at 7:30 p.m.

Sonny was born on June 26, 1940, in Waterloo, IA, son of Otto M. and Clara (Thimmisch) Weires.

Sonny graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1959. He married Donna M. Jentz on February 13, 1960, and they were inseparable until the end. Sonny worked at various jobs prior to starting at John Deere in 1963. He retired from John Deere in 1993. Sonny was an accomplished musician, taking up guitar in his 20’s. He played lead guitar and sang in various country bands at many events and nightclubs. He dabbled with other instruments as well and inspired all of his children, several grandchildren and Donna to learn to play music too. He was an avid archer, deer hunter, and a long-time active member of the Dubuque Field Archers. He boated with family and friends for decades on the Mississippi. He taught many people to ski, pulling them with his well-known green Starcraft. He insisted anyone could learn. In his “free time” he was busy restoring and painting cars at the family home he built, with the help of friends and family at Mud Lake. He enjoyed classic car shows and was a member of the Dubuque Antique Car Club. Sonny was a life-long Christian and born-again at age 45. He lived his Christian faith, attending church weekly, studying the bible often and treating all with kindness.

He is survived by

his wife of 58 years,
Donna Weires;

his three sons,
Randy (Brenda Faris) Weires,
Rodney (Kimberly) Weires
and Rick (Karen) Weires;

his daughter,
Kim (Kevin) Discher;

11 grandchildren,
Russ, Roger, Jake, Julie, Natalie, Becca, Andrea, Jessica, Katie, Dylan and Brooke;

10 great-grandchildren;

his brother,
Otto Weires;

his sisters,
Loretta Paar
and Betty (Leo) Stepflug;

his brother-in-law,
Kenny (Pat) Jentz;

and his sisters-in-law,
Helene (Jack) Bennett
and Darlene Chapman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Delores Kester and Mary Grobstick; and his brothers-in-law, Ronny Jentz, Clarence Jentz, Roger Jentz, Dick Paar and Gary Chapman.

Memorials will be accepted by the family to be distributed among Sonny’s favorite charities.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com

Orville V. Gerlach

Orville V. Gerlach, 80, of Andrew, Iowa, passed away on Friday evening, January 18, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

A funeral mass celebrating Orville’s life will be held at 11 A.M., Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 A.M. prior to the mass on Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery, Andrew, Iowa.

Orville Vern Gerlach was born on October 8, 1938 on a farm east of Springbrook, Iowa, to Leo and Hilda (Homan) Gerlach. He received his education through the 8th grade at St. Peter & Paul in Springbrook. He later proudly received his GED from Andrew High School by attending evening classes. He married Karen Herrig on October 5, 1963 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue, Iowa. To this union four children were born, Steve, Sherry, Shelly and Susan.

Orville was a lifelong farmer. His main passion was always farming, however throughout the years he also worked various jobs. Aside from farming, he was passionate about baseball and looked forward to April 1 each year – for both a new planting season and a new season of baseball. Additionally, he enjoyed woodworking, traveling and history. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes. Orville was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa.

Those left to honor Orville’s memory include his wife, Karen Gerlach of Andrew, IA; children, Steve (Vivian) Gerlach of Geneseo, IL; Sherry (Mark) Meyer of Owatonna, MN; Shelly (Tod) Wiederholt of Green Bay, WI; and Susan Gerlach of Dubuque, IA; 5 grandchildren; sisters, Mary Banowetz of Maquoketa, IA; and Rita Lee of Houston, TX; sisters-in-law, Darlyn (Jim) Weis of Lake Havasu, AZ; Mary Jo (Jerry) Weis of Maquoketa, IA; Cindy (Steve) Helmle of Bellevue, IA; Phyllis (Joe) Wingert of Oelwein, IA; Audrey Conoly of TX; LaVonne Gerlach of Maquoketa, IA; Carol (Steve) Lucke of Andrew, IA; and Heather Gerlach of Papillion, NE; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Hilda; and five brothers, Donald, Arnold, Roger, Cletus and Richard.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, an Orville V. Gerlach memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Bernadette M. Wernke

Bernadette M. “Bernie” Wernke, 75, of Worthington, Iowa passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at Shady Rest Care Center, Cascade, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2019, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville, Iowa where a parish vigil service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at St. Francis Xavier Basilica, Dyersville, Iowa with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Dennis Conway will officiate.

Bernie was born November 1, 1943, in Sherrill, Iowa the daughter of Charles and Regina (Nauman) Schueller. She married David Gregor Wernke on February 24, 1962 in Sherrill, Iowa. Bernie has joined the Angels and Saints in heaven and is free from her pain and suffering.

Bernie is survived by her husband of 56 years, David, children: Barry (Lisa) Wernke of Guttenberg, Thomas (friend, Shelly Weist) Wernke of Cedar Rapids, Beth (Kevin) Leliefeld of Guttenberg, John J. Wernke of Worthington, five grandchildren: Allison (Josh) Buckmann, Holly Wernke, Kerri (Brad Tracey) Leliefeld, Alex Leliefeld, Cody Wernke, two great grandchildren: Jackson Buckmann and Madison Tracy, sisters: Elizabeth Hingtgen of Asbury, Annette Schmitt of East Dubuque, IL, Marilyn (James) Lansing of Dubuque, in-laws: Lou McDonough, Eileen Schueller both of Dubuque, Marian (Tom) Noblitt of Loretto, TN, Joan Klein of Durango and Ruth (Rick) Ruden of Hudson, IA.

Bernie was preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law, John and Odelia (Zewen) Wernke, siblings: Jerome Schueller, Richard (Shirley) Schueller, Geraldine “Toots” McDonough, in-laws: LaVern Hintgen, Steve Schmitt, Roger (Anna Mae) Wernke, Robert (Janet) Wernke and Donald Klein.

Many thanks to Shady Rest Care Center, Dr. Angela Kelly and Dr. Darcy Putz.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramerfuneral.com

Harold D. Koppes

Harold D. Koppes, 85, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on January 18th, 2019 at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital.

Funeral mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 at St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church with Rev. Thomas McDermott officiating. Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens with military honors by American Legion Post #6. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 22nd at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 4:00 p.m.

Harold was born on June 13, 1933 in Bellevue, Iowa the son of Archie and Jennie (Brown) Koppes. He graduated 12th grade from Bellevue Community School. He served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956 in Germany; and was a member of the 389th Army Engineers from 1951 to 1971.

He married Iona Rose Steines on May 18, 1957 at St. Peter and Paul Church in Springbrook, Iowa.

He worked for John Deere Dubuque Works from 1956 to 1986. After retirement he worked for Thunder Hills Pro Shop.

Harold enjoyed bowling and it consumed more than 50 years of his life. He was a member of the 700 Club, Hall of Fame and member and President of Junior Bowling.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years Iona Rose; his daughter Kimberly (Eric Chew) Koppes; Grandson Shawn (Stacy) Stackis and granddaughter Kelly Stackis. Great grandchildren, Brianna (Tyler), Aleece, Kaylee, Ashleigh, McKenna, Rylie and Brynlee. His sister Joyce (Larry) Michels; along with nieces, nephews and many in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father Donald Weyhgont, his maternal grandparents; a sister Lois Guenther; brother Ron; great granddaughter Maggie; nephew Bobbie and niece Connie.

The Koppes family would like to thank Dr. Schope, Dr. Khon, and the Unity Point Hospital staff for the care and compassion given to Harold. Also a special thank you to a great friend, D. James Edwards for always being there.

Eugene J. Lehman

Eugene J. “Gene” Lehman, age 93, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 7:20 a.m., on Friday, January 18, 2019, at Ennoble Manor. To honor Gene’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, with Deacon Paul Zimmerman officiating. To celebrate Gene’s life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. Entombment will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, where full military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League.

Gene was born on January 23, 1925, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Moral M. and Loretta E. (Haas) Lehman.

Gene was a life long Dubuquer who from graduated high school and went on to honorably serve his country with the U.S. Navy Seabees as a Machinist Mate 2nd Class during WWII, in the Pacific area. He was united in his marriage to the love of his life, Mildred “Millie” Smith, on August 7, 1948, in Dubuque, and the two were blessed with 50 wonderful years together, and 3 adored children, before she was called home ahead of him on July 28, 1998. He was devoted to protecting the public as a police officer with the Dubuque Police Department for 22 years, until his retirement in 1972. Never one to just sit still, after retiring Eugene would switch gears and go on to drive school bus for another 19 years. He was very proud of his years of service to his community and was a long time member of the Iowa State Police Association. In his free time, Gene and Millie loved jumping in the RV and touring the country, visiting parts of all 49 states as well as parts of Canada. After Millie passed away, Gene found a new traveling partner in Betty Dahlguard, and the two would spend many winters in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas around the McAllen and Mission areas. We are saddened at the loss of such a wonderful man, who was an outstanding example of service to others, but are extremely grateful for the 93 years that we were blessed to have him here on this Earth, making the lives of those around him a little bit better.

Those left to cherish Gene’s memory include

his children,
Steven Lehman, Dubuque, IA,
Gregory (Shirley) Lehman, Mountain Home, AR
and Lynn Anderegg, Hustler, WI;

his grandson,
Jeremy (Donna) Lehman, Des Moines, IA;

his great-granddaughters,
Samantha and Rebecca Lehman, both of Des Moines, IA;

and his special friend,
Betty Dahlguard, Des Moines, IA.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents; and his loving wife, Mildred Lehman.

Gene’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Ennoble Manor for all of their kind, attentive and professional care of Gene and his family.

Memorials will be accepted by the family to be distributed among his favorite charities.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com

Mary C. Weber

Mary C. Weber, 85, of Dyersville, Iowa passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at her home.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12thAve SW in Dyersville, Iowa where a parish vigil service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. prior to funeral services.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 21, 2019 at St. Francis Xavier Basilica, Dyersville, Iowa with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Dennis Conway will officiate.

Mary was born February 28, 1933, in Farley, Iowa the daughter of Joseph and Marcella (Kelchen) Greenwood. She married Elmer J. Weber on November 25, 1952 in Farley, Iowa. Together they farmed and raised their family near Bernard, Farley and Bankston area until they moved to Dyersville in 2004. Mary was a Housewife and a Nurses Aid. She retired from Mercy Medical Center in 1999. She was a talented seamstress and loved to sew.

Mary is survived by two daughters: Diane Weber of Iowa City and Lori Gingery of Boone; daughter-in-law, Mechelle Weber, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; Nicole (Eric) Rubner and their daughters Myia and Lena of Dyersville, Amanda (Steven) Randall and son, Carter Wachendorf of North Liberty, Melissa (Brett) Frasher of Dyersville, Ben (Rachel) Ward and their children Hazel and Harvey of Springville, Bob Ward of Council Bluffs, Stephanie (Nathan) Klocke of Waukee and Shannon (Ben) Marquez of Iowa City;

Sisters: Rita Heims of Coggon and Irene Engelken of Earlville, in-laws: Linda Greenwood, Verna Greenwood both of Farley, Alice Weber of Dyersville, Raymond Weber of Cascade, Emil (Darlene) Weber of Epworth and Norma Weber of Bernard.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Elmer in 2011, one son, Duane Weber in 2018, son-in-law: Steve Gingery in 2017, siblings: Eldon Greenwood, Raymond Greenwood, in-laws: Leo Weber, Elmer Heims, Julius Engelken, Helen Gansemer, Clarence Weber, Doris Weber, Albert Gansemer.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramerfuneral.com

Harvey D. Breiner

Harvey D. Breiner, age 88 of Dubuque, completed his earthly journey on Friday, January 18, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. To celebrate Harvey’s life, a private family service will be held on Memorial Day Weekend with burial in the Asbury Cemetery. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Harvey’s family.

Harvey was born on July 18, 1930, in Peosta, IA, a son to Walter and Ruby (Stoltz) Breiner. He learned very early in childhood the value of family and hard work and continued to faithfully role model them both throughout his entire life. Harvey was a committed family man and eventually met his future bride, Mary Jane Morong. The courtship didn’t take long and on June 11, 1955 at St. Patrick’s Church in Dubuque, the two were married. They went on to be blessed with a beautiful family of their own, and 45 years together, before Mary was sadly called home ahead of him on August 14, 2000. He later married Lou Ann Jones, she survives.

In his early years, Harvey had proudly served his country during the Korean War with the U.S. Army before he returned home to begin his life in the working world at Hart Implement After only a few years there, a new opportunity had presented itself and he eagerly began his next 30 years of work with John Deere. In 1986 he decided it was time to retire and enjoy the remaining years of his life as he saw fit each day. He was lucky enough to be retired longer than he worked.

Harvey always enjoyed restoring tractors in his free-time, and the John Deere “M” was so meticulously done that not a single bolt escaped his very particular eye. He and his son-in-law, Del, also restored a 110 which is still being routinely checked over by his great-grandson, Isaac. In the fall, Harvey would help his son-in-law harvest the crops. Harvey also enjoyed his annual hunting trips out west with his friends (sometimes bringing home more Coors than venison) and he also found that a day on the water with a fishing pole in hand, or even a little time trying his luck at the Sizzling 7 machine, were all considered perfect ways to spend a little downtime. Many summer vacations were spent in Nisswa, MN that have ever-lasting memories. We will miss Harvey’s gentle soul more than he could know, along with his uncompromising organizational skills, but we are forever grateful for the legacy of love, kindness and commitment he leaves behind, and they will surely bring us comfort until we see him again.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Harvey include,

his daughters,

Patricia (Cliff) Green, Dubuque, IA,

and Kathy (Delmar) Kuntz, Asbury, IA;

his granddaughters,

Stephanie (Jade) Doyle, Dyersville, IA,

and Becky Green, Dubuque, IA;

his great-grandson,

Isaac Doyle, Dyersville, IA;

his brothers,

Robert (Leta) Breiner, Graf, IA,

and Thomas (Arlene) Breiner, Dubuque, IA;

his sister-in-law,

Rita (Swede) Pulver, Bloomington, IA;

along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Harvey was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Mary; and his brother, Donald (JoAnn) Breiner.

Harvey’s family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque (especially Jeanette, Jan and Amy) for all of their wonderful care and support of Harvey, and his family.

Online condolences may be shared with Harvey’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com

Virginia M. Ressler

Virginia M. “Ginny” Ressler, 75, of Cascade, Iowa passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at Hallmark Care Center in Mount Vernon, Iowa, surrounded by her family.

Friends and relatives of Ginny may call from 3 to 8 p.m. , Monday, January 21, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, where a wake service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friends may also call after 9 a.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Services for Ginny will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa with Rev. Douglas Loecke officiating. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa.

She was born April 1, 1943 in Monticello, Iowa, daughter of Elmer and Violet (Rahe) O’Shea. She is a graduate of the former Aquin High School in Cascade, Iowa. She is also a graduate of Kirkwood Community College, where she received her LPN Degree. She was employed as a LPN at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque for several years. On November 14, 1964 she was united in marriage to John Ressler at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa.

She was a member of St. Matthias Parish in Cascade and a member of TEAM HOPE.

She is survived by her husband, John Ressler of Cascade, IA; seven children, Tim (Melissa) Ressler of Solon, IA, Jacob (Jill) Ressler of Swisher, IA, Missy (Jose) Torres of Cedar Rapids, IA, Marty (Sarah) Ressler of Solon, IA, Chris Ressler of Ely, IA, Tony (Jen) Ressler of Independence, IA, and Andrea “Annie” (David) Lamont of Cedar Rapids, IA; 19 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and 3 sisters, Mary (Paul) Ehlinger, Carol Recker and Susie (Dave) Kraus all of Cascade, IA.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Sr. Janet O’Shea; and a brother-in-law, Ronald Recker; one niece, Paula Ehlinger; and one nephew, Mike Recker.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

William J. Fleming

William J. “Coach Bill” Fleming, 76, of Urbandale, Iowa, and formerly of Maquoketa, passed away on Thursday morning, January 17, 2019, at his home.

A celebration of Coach Fleming’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Friday, January 25, 2019, at Faith Community Church in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Cremation will follow the services and a private burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.

William James Fleming was born on March 14, 1942 in Waterloo, Iowa, to Logan Martin and Grace Angela (Bowen) Fleming. He was a 1960 graduate of Traer, Iowa High School and then went to Iowa State University where he played baseball and earned his teaching degree. He married Kathy Dawn Cox on October 4, 2014 in Bellevue, Iowa.

At an early age, Coach Fleming wanted to be a basketball coach and following his college graduation from Iowa State University, he took a job as a teacher with Central Community of DeWitt High School where he was named the Head Baseball Coach and Head Sophomore Basketball Coach. In 1967, he took a math teaching position in Maquoketa and became the Head Maquoketa Boys Basketball Coach. In his 33 years at Maquoketa, Coach Fleming and his teams won over 500 games, earned 6 state tournament appearances, 17 conference titles and 11 second place conference finishes. In 1983 after Maquoketa finished 2nd in the state tournament he was named Class 2A Coach of the Year. In 2006, he was inducted into the Iowa High School Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, and in the fall of 2018 was inducted into the Maquoketa High School Hall of Fame. Additionally, Coach Fleming was a member of the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association, National Association of Basketball Coaches, and had served as the Co-Director of the Iowa High School All-Star Basketball Game.

After Coach Fleming left Maquoketa, he continued his basketball coaching career at Mid-America Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas from 2001 to 2011 where he served as an Assistant Coach under one of his former Maquoketa players, Rocky Lamar. Together they won a national championship in 2007 and appeared in four straight NAIA Final Fours. Following his ten years at Mid-America Nazarene, he was inducted into the University’s Hall of Fame in 2012.

Coach Fleming’s love for teaching the game of basketball did not stop when the season ended. It was year-round as he was often holding clinics, basketball camps, coaching schools and pushing athletes to get better during the off season. A couple of the camps he would organize and lead each year were, “Boot Camp for Big’s” (2002 to 2007) and “Point Guard Academy” (2001 to 2017) at Grandview University in Des Moines. While in Maquoketa he had also held the Maquoketa Basketball Fundamentals and Skills Camp for many years which produced over 175 All-State players.

Coach Fleming was a coach, teacher, advisor, mentor and friend to many. He helped influence over 150 kids to become coaches. He touched the lives of students not only through his gift of coaching and teaching but also through his everyday lessons of preparation, organization and hard work. He spent countless hours with the players preparing and developing each team for games and potential game situations. He also did many humanitarian efforts selflessly helping others but always wanted to best be remembered as a basketball coach.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Kathy Fleming of Urbandale, IA; children Jefferson “Jeff” (and wife Katherine “Kit” Flanagan) Fleming of Houston, TX, James “Jim” Fleming of Fernandina Beach, FL, Jennifer “Jen” (Jeff Hines) Fleming of Colorado Springs, CO, and Daniel “Dan” (Caitlin) Fleming of Sarasota, FL; step-children, Valerie (Rick) Beck of Gillette, WY, and Angela (Mike) Clifton of Overland Park, KS; 10 grandchildren, Emily, Matt, Morgan, Cora, Gretchen, CJ, Ricky, David, Cole and Olivia; and a sister Mary Lou (Loren) Shultz of Portland, OR. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother David Logan Fleming.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to the Fleming/Streets Scholarship Fund established for graduating seniors and managers of the Maquoketa High School Boys Basketball program.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Catherine A. Julson

Catherine “Cathy” A. Julson, 60, of Milan, IL, and formerly of Dubuque, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 after a courageous 14 month battle with cancer.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, January 21, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque. Burial will be at 12 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, at Mueller Memorial Chapel, Linwood Cemetery.

Cathy was born June 14, 1958 in Denver, CO, the daughter of Donald and Marilou (Gippert) Urquhart. She married Robert “Bob” Julson on September 12, 1992 at the Dubuque Botanical Gardens Arboretum. She was employed with Ross Medical Supply in Moline, IL.

Cathy was an excellent bowler, was a member of the Dubuque 600 Bowling Club, attended nationals, and traveled all over the US. Through the bowling club, she made many close friendships that last even today. She loved going to the beach and watching old movies.

Cathy is survived by her husband, Bob, of Milan, IL; two children, Christina (Chris) Winner and Robert Julson Jr.; her grandchildren, Hunter, Haley, Bentley, Griffin, and Baleigh; her father, Donald Urquhart; her siblings, Donald (Debbie Peurdun) Urquhart, Karen Grayson, and Benjamin (Hermie) Urquhart; her sister in law Kim Julson, her brother in law Glen (Noreen Dole) Julson; her nieces Elizabeth (Jordan) Sexton and Anna (Matt Conley) Urquhart; her great nephew Waylon Sexton; and her “Dubuque Sister” Debra Di Vall.

She was preceded in death by her mother Marilou Urquhart; her parents in law Gerry Clancey and William Julson; and two brothers in law Kenny Grayson and Alan Julson.

The family would like to thank the staff at Heartland Hospice for their excellent care, especially Kara, Cherish, Tammy, and Victoria.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hskfh.com

Jerome Tigges

Jerome “Romey” Tigges, 93, of Dubuque, was called home to be with his wife, parents, and infant son Daniel on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Luther Manor, surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 20, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque, where there will be a prayer service at 5:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 21, at Church of the Resurrection, 4300 Asbury Rd. Rev. Phil Gibbs will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post #6.

Jerome was born December 12, 1925 in Dubuque, the son of Vincent and Agatha (Imhof) Tigges. He attended Sacred Heart, graduated from Loras Academy, and served his country with the U.S. Army during World War II.

Jerome married Hazel Knoernschild on September 15, 1951, at Nativity Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on September 6, 2012.

Jerome retired after many years at the Dubuque Packing Company. He was a member of Resurrection Parish and the American Legion Post #6. He was an avid golfer into his golden years, with three holes-in-one, the last one coming at the age of 86. Jerome and Hazel could often be found ballroom dancing on Thursday nights.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Deb (Rich) Hoffman and Ron (Sue) Tigges, both of Dubuque, Cathy (Patrick) Kane of Mission Viejo, CA, Becky (Charlie) Bonifas of Burleson, TX, and Mike (Lynn) Tigges of Aurora, IL; 14 grandchildren, Stacy (Steve) Ryan, Sarah (Wes) Wilburn, Jason (Kelly) Kane, Heather (Trevar) Fracchiolla, Brad Tigges, Jill (Brent) O’Rourke, Jennifer (Aaron) Adler, Danielle (Jason) Horn, Samantha (Dustin) Goldman, Melissa (Andrew) Chansley, Matthew, Meggan, Melissa, and Michelle Tigges, 14 great grandchildren and one on the way; his siblings-in-law, Margaret (Don) Lakin, Dorothy Omdalem, John (Janet), and Ken (Sandy) Knoernschild; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, parents, and infant son, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Francis, Bernard “Benny”, and Martin; his sister Sr. Mary Rita Tigges OSF; two sisters-in-law, Karen Tigges and Dorothy Tigges; and a brother-in-law Mike Omdalem.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Church of the Resurrection, Hospice of Dubuque, or Sisters of St. Francis, Dubuque.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Luther Manor and at Hospice of Dubuque for their excellent care of Dad.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hskfh.com.

David Robert Chapman

David Robert Chapman, 53, of Mesa, AZ formerly of Dubuque passed away on December 30th, 2018 at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona.

Funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 26th, 2019 at the Church of the Resurrection with Rev. Andy Upah officiating. Family and friends may gather after 9:00 a.m. at the church until time of mass. Private family burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.

David was born on October 13, 1965 in Dubuque the son of Robert and Marlene (Bemis) Chapman. He graduated from Wahlert High School in 1984 where he excelled in wrestling and from Hamilton Tech in Davenport, la.

His life journey took him from being a Mental Health Tech at Mercy Hospital, a parts manager at American Marina in Dubuque, to co-owning Alpine Appliance Store in Avon, Colorado. He then owned Chappy’s Concession Trailer while living in New Glarus, WI from which he traveled to various fairs in the community. While living in Arizona he was the parts manager for R. Christ RV Sales and Service in Mesa, Arizona.

David was a ten-year liver transplant survivor. He loved the outdoors from boating to fishing to hunting as well as always being accompanied by one of his dogs. He was a devoted NFL fan to the team in each of his locations. He was the ultimate friend to those close to him.

Dave is survived by his parents Robert and Marlene Chapman; of Dubuque, his three sisters Michelle (Rich) Stender, of Dubuque, Pamela (Jeff) Thill, of Warsaw, IL, and Connie Chapman, of Dubuque. Nieces Stephanie (Jason) Klein, of Marion, IA, Stacy (Chris) Kelley, of Denver, Co., Sarah (Matt) Weber, of Dubuque, Abigail (Marcus) McDaniel, of Kahoka, MO. Amy (Carlos) Pittman, of Dubuque and Jennifer Harjehausen. One nephew Tyler Thill, of Macomb, IL; 14 cousins who David loved greatly, two aunts Marjorie Hellmann and Doris Hingtgen of Dubuque and his Godparents William and Joyce Huss, of Dubuque.

Dolores Merfeld

Dolores “Dode” Merfeld, 89, of Cascade, Iowa, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 4:25 a.m., at Monticello Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Monticello, Iowa.

Friends and relatives of Dode may call from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa where a wake service will be held at 2 p.m. and Cascade American Legion Auxiliary rosary will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friends may also call after 9 a.m., Monday at the funeral home.

Services for Dode will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 21, 2019 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa with Rev. Douglas Loecke officiating. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa.

Dode was born October 3, 1929 in Cascade, Iowa, daughter of Louie and Annie (Koppes) Leesekamp. She graduated from St. Martin’s High School in Cascade, Iowa. On June 30, 1955, she was united in marriage to Joseph Merfeld at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa. She worked as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant at Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade, IA for many years. Dode enjoyed doing all things crafting especially crocheting and embroidering.

She was a member of St. Mathias Parish and the Cascade American Legion Auxiliary.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Merfeld of Cascade, IA; one daughter, Lisa Manternach of Cascade, IA; three sons, Mark (Deb) Merfeld of Monticello, IA; Tim (Kim) Merfeld and Todd (Dana) Merfeld both of Cascade, IA; 14 grandchildren, Tanya Deutmeyer, Brooke Kite, Paula Moatz, Jake Manternach, Brandi Keenlance, Melissa Hanewicz, Tony Merfled, Kiel Merfeld, Mackenzi Copper, Jamie Copper, Allyson Merfeld, Isaac Merfeld, Natalie Merfeld and Eli Merfeld; 11 great grandchildren; One sister, Betty McMahon of Waterloo, IA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl Merfeld of Monticello, IA, Louis (Gladys) Merfeld of Dubuque, IA, Allan (Beverly) Merfeld of Rockford, IL, Gerri Merfeld of Benton Harbor, MI, Cheryl Merfeld of Garden Prairie, IL, Rose Marie Oswald of Monticello, IA, Annabelle Gudenkauf of Manchester, IA and Theresa Drew of Cascade, IA

She was preceded in death by her Parents; one son, Jeffery Merfeld in 1965; one daughter, Pamela Merfeld in 2003; one sister, Irene (Melvin) Peiffer; one great grandson, Matthew Keenlance; sisters-in-law, Mary (Lawrence) Ahlers, Peggy Merfeld and Judy Merfeld; brothers-in-law, Bob McMahon, Frances Merfeld, Robert Merfeld, Carl Merfeld, Earl Oswald, Gerald Gudenkauf and Ralph Drew.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

Jacqueline Daykin

Jacqueline “Jackie” Daykin, 92, of Dubuque died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Hawkeye Care Center. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday. January 24, at Summit Congregational United Church of Christ, where a visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of services.

Jackie was born September 17, 1926 in Dubuque, daughter of Arnold and Eva Ziegler.

She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1944, and married John Robert “Bob” Daykin in 1949. She worked outside the home for several years at Job Service of Iowa and was a member of Summit Congregational United Church of Christ, P.E.O. International, and too many card clubs to be listed on one page. She loved playing cards (duh), golfing, socializing with friends and family, and had a special love for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed travel, especially to Arizona in the winter, and watching sports (including a trip at age 90 to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team play in the NIT).

She is survived by three sons, Rob (Laurie), of Dundee Ore., Jeff (Donna) of Falcon Heights, Minn., and Tom (Karen) of Whitefish Bay, Wis.; a daughter in law, Kim of Dubuque; nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; and two brothers, Arnie Ziegler of Gilbert, Ariz., and Tom Ziegler of Tucson, Ariz.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert “Bob” Daykin; a son, Steve Daykin; and a sister, Virginia “Ginny” Beckett.

Memorials may be made to Summit Congregational United Church of Christ and Hospice of Dubuque.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque, Hawkeye Care Center, Barb Ilten, and the Rev. Karen Candee of Summit Congregational United Church of Christ for their loving care.

Daniel J. Mootz

Daniel J. Mootz, 68, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Southwest Health Center Hospital in Platteville.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2019, at St. Rose of Lima Church in Cuba City with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Friday at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City. Friends may also call from 9-10:15 a.m. Saturday at the church before the service.

Dan was born on April 14, 1950, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Glenn A. and Mildred A. (Pfeiler) Mootz. He married Tracy Klaas on November 8, 1974, in Dubuque. Dan, a meticulous master carpenter, was self employed.

Dan enjoyed ice fishing, deer hunting, gardening, going to the lake in Winter, Wisconsin, going to the casino on Thursdays with Tracy, and watching the Packers. He enjoyed time spent in his shop. A treasure hunter, he liked finding antique tools and other treasures. Dan especially loved his grandchildren and time spent with them.

Survivors include his wife, Tracy; a daughter, Tana Mootz, Benton; a son, Jason (Pam) Mootz, Cuba City; five grandchildren, Devin Mootz, Kailie Mootz-Redfearn, Erika Mootz-Redfearn, and Krystal and Brayden Knox; his siblings, Ron (Kathy) Mootz, Dave (special friend, Carol) Mootz and Sue (Chris) Lovell; his in-laws, Gladys Klaas, Mary White, Nancy (Bud) Loeffelholz, Grace Brummer, Frank (Mary) Klaas, Mert (Skip) Banfield, Click (Bev) Klaas and Joan Klaas; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn Mootz, and Mildred and George Robbins; a brother, Tom Mootz; and his in-laws, John Klaas, Darlene Klaas, Marlene Klaas and Jim White.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.caseyfuneralhome.net